How to say to tighten in Korean

Korean: 조이다[ jo-i-da ]

to tighten
to tighten조이다

Meaning

To tighten means to make something less loose and more secure. In Korean, 조이다 is used when you turn, pull, or fasten something like a cap, lace, belt, or screw. You can use it for many everyday actions at home, at school, or while traveling.

Example sentences

  1. 병뚜껑을 조여요.

    I tighten the bottle cap.

  2. 신발 끈을 조여요.

    I tighten my shoelaces.

  3. 자전거 타기 전에 브레이크를 조여야 해요.

    Before riding the bike, I need to tighten the brake.

  4. 가방 끈이 느슨해서 조였어요.

    The bag strap was loose, so I tightened it.

  5. 비행기에서 안전벨트를 조여요.

    I tighten my seat belt on the airplane.